About Us
For nearly 50 years, Struble has been creating fly rod components that combine precision craftsmanship with a deep love for the water. From our legendary reel seats to our distinctive agate stripping guides, every piece we make is designed to fish hard and last a lifetime.
Where It All Began
In 1974, mechanical engineer and passionate angler Glenn Struble set out to build a better reel seat—one that matched his exacting standards and love for fly fishing. Working out of his garage in Roseburg, Oregon, Glenn’s designs quickly became the gold standard, chosen by iconic names like Sage, Fenwick, and Tom Morgan Rodsmiths.
Struble grew fast, moving into a 25,000-square-foot facility in Sutherlin, Oregon, and earning a worldwide reputation for quality. Glenn passed away in 1993, leaving his wife Juanita to carry on the tradition until 2005. That year, Montana native Jeffrey Pentecost took the reins, bringing new ideas and eventually introducing Struble’s premium agate stripping guides.
A Close Call and a New Chapter
By 2020, Struble was on the verge of shutting down for good, until two lifelong friends, Steve and John, stepped in.
They remembered the Struble name from decades past and weren’t ready to see it disappear. With little more than a storage unit full of equipment and old stock, they moved everything to Montana and started learning the craft of making agate stripping guides from scratch.
The learning curve was steep, but by late 2020, Struble was producing reel seats again. In 2023–2024, the Model 20 and 24 were fully reintroduced, with more models returning to the lineup ever since.
The Team Today
In 2023, Steve and John were joined by Jeremy through a merger with Trout Smiths Fly Rods and Blanks. Just like in the early days, Struble is now a small, hands-on operation; based out of Steve’s garage in Colorado, with John in Montana, and help from friends who share the same passion.
Steve – Pastor in Cañon City, CO, lifelong fisherman, and shop boss (when Cheryl lets him).
John – Retired military, Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Deputy, and bagel shop owner in Billings, MT.
Jeremy – Contractor in Bozeman, MT, and longtime friend in fly fishing and faith.
Cheryl – “Ship Boss,” keeper of the shipping table… unless the shop’s too cluttered.
We’re not a faceless company, we’re friends building gear for friends.
Why We Do It
Fishing is fun. And in a world that could use a little more joy, we’re here to make sure that fun lives on.
We love beautiful rods with stunning components, but we also know—as Steve’s dad used to say—that before long, they’ll be covered in wet or crusty fish slime.
That’s the point. Our components aren’t built to sit on a shelf, they’re built to be fished.
Questions or Comments?
Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.